by Robert Dave Johnston

Created on: May 29, 2008

The Lemonade Diet: The Lemonade Diet Master Cleanse System for Rapid Weight Loss & Detoxification

I first became aware of the lemonade diet some five years ago. At the time, acute health conditions had developed in my liver. These had taken away my energy and caused me to fall into deep depression and isolation.

Blood tests showed that my liver, kidneys and digestive system were irritated and in turmoil. Being 50 pounds overweight had taken its toll on my joints and muscles. A myriad of ailments were invading my body and threatening my health. I started looking for natural alternatives that could help me. I came upon fasting as a quick weight loss alternative and did much research.

In Search of Healing

A very close friend, aware of my plight, one day brought up the benefits of a so called - lemonade diet. She emphasized it was a wonderful cleansing diet and a liver detox. I was always searching for healing through natural ways. But lemonade diet? Using lemons? I thought she was pulling my leg! Honestly, I had no clue what citrus could possibly do to for our bodies, apart from quenching thirst on hot summer afternoons.

Still I listened to my friend with attention. I was receptive to anything that could help me and broaden my health and nutrition knowledge.

The Master Cleanser

It was around this time that I was first exposed to the 1976 book The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs. The Master Cleanser system is founded on a 10 to 14-day fast comprised of a liquid mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup supported by salt water flushes in the morning and nightly cups of herbal laxative tea.

To say the least, this book is a classic although somewhat technical. The topic was brought back to the public light in 2004 by Peter Glickman in his book Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 days. This book is hailed as a simplification of The Master Cleanser and is highly recommended if you are serious about fasting and cleansing as a lifestyle.

It will take you step by step through the process and explain to you in detail the purpose of the lemonade diet, as well as to what you can expect while you are going through it.

Detox Fasting

The lemonade fasting diet, in essence, is designed to facilitate colon cleansing and help flush the digestive system, kidneys and liver. It is, of course, also conducive to weight loss, although that is not its primary objective. I did this lemonade diet at a time in my life when I was hopeless and more toxic than toxicity.

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